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What is the primary focus of market orientation in businesses?

  • Targeting markets based solely on sales history
  • Creating innovative products regardless of market need
  • Making products that can be sold by understanding customer needs (correct)
  • Selling products that they are capable of manufacturing

Which of the following best defines market share?

  • The proportion of a market accounted for by a single product
  • A measure of customer satisfaction across the industry
  • The value of a firm’s sales as a percentage of the industry's total sales revenue (correct)
  • The total sales revenue of a firm in comparison to its expenses

What does differentiation aim to achieve in marketing?

  • To focus marketing efforts solely on cost reduction strategies
  • To ensure that all products are priced equally regardless of quality
  • To make a product stand out from competitors in the eyes of consumers (correct)
  • To create identical products across the market for easier sales

Which of the following is an example of market segmentation?

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What does convenience sampling rely on?

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What is a primary purpose of conducting focus groups in marketing research?

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Which marketing approach focuses on the actual products a company can sell rather than understanding customer demand?

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What do consumer profiles encompass?

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What is the primary purpose of loss leader pricing?

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What is the strategy of penetration pricing aimed at?

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Which pricing strategy is characterized by starting with high prices and then gradually reducing them?

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How does above the line (ATL) promotion primarily reach its audience?

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What best describes publicity in marketing?

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What is the goal of sales promotions?

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Which of the following best describes guerrilla marketing?

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What is the primary focus of viral marketing?

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What is the primary purpose of customer loyalty schemes?

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Which of the following is NOT an advantage of high brand value?

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How does packaging influence customer behavior?

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Which of the following describes the 'triple bottom line'?

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What can companies expect if they maintain high brand value?

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What is a disadvantage of niche marketing?

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What is the primary purpose of public relations activities?

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Which of the following is an advantage of mass marketing?

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Which factor is NOT included in the three pillars of sustainable development?

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What is a potential limitation of attractive packaging?

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Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using wholesalers?

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What is a primary benefit of conducting market research?

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What role do agents play in the distribution channel?

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In what way do marketers need to think about sustainability?

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Which method is NOT typically associated with primary market research?

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What is a characteristic of effective surveys?

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Which type of retailer typically has multiple locations and benefits from brand recognition?

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Which statement correctly reflects a disadvantage of mass marketing?

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What is one of the main disadvantages for producers when using wholesalers?

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Which type of intermediary specifically sells products for one manufacturer to the customer?

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What does market research help a business to predict?

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What is the focus of interviews in primary market research?

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What is the main characteristic of independent retailers?

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Which type of retailer is primarily focused on selling food and a variety of other products?

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What is one advantage of qualitative market research?

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Which of the following is a disadvantage of quantitative market research?

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What does quota sampling primarily focus on?

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What is a key benefit of convenience sampling?

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Which of the following methods is likely to suffer from high interviewer bias?

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What is a common limitation of qualitative market research?

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Which sampling method risks not being entirely representative of the population?

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Why might qualitative market research be considered less expensive?

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Flashcards

Niche Marketing

Targeting a specific, smaller group of customers with unique needs and wants.

Mass Marketing

Targeting a large, general audience with a single marketing strategy.

Advantages of Niche Marketing

Higher prices for unique products, strong customer loyalty, specialized customer service.

Disadvantages of Niche Marketing

Limited customer base, higher average costs, increased risk of new competition.

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Advantages of Mass Marketing

Economies of scale, cost-effective marketing, large customer base, increased profits.

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Disadvantages of Mass Marketing

High entry barriers for production, fierce competition, wasted marketing efforts.

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Market Research (Purpose 1)

Provides businesses with current market information.

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Market Research (Purpose 2)

Improves marketing strategies by understanding customer preferences.

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Marketing

The process of identifying, understanding, and meeting customer needs and wants in a way that generates profit.

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Market Orientation

A business strategy that focuses on creating products customers want, rather than trying to sell existing products.

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Market Share

The percentage of total sales revenue in a market that a company controls.

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Product Orientation

A business strategy where the focus is on selling what they produce, rather than understanding customer needs.

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Consumer Profiles

Demographic and psychographic characteristics of customers in different markets.

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Differentiation

Making your business or product stand out from competitors in the market.

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Market Segmentation

Dividing customers into groups with similar characteristics and needs for targeted marketing.

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Convenience Sampling

Selecting research participants based on ease of access.

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Loss Leader Pricing

Setting a product's price below its production cost to attract customers who then buy higher-margin products.

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Penetration Pricing

Starting with low prices to enter a market and gain market share, then increasing prices later.

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Price Skimming

Initially charging high prices for new or innovative products, then reducing as competition increases.

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Above the Line (ATL) Promotion

Paid advertising through mass media like TV, radio, or newspapers to reach a wide audience.

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Below the Line (BTL) Promotion

Promotional methods that don't involve paid mass media, like direct marketing, events, or sponsorships.

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Promotional Mix

The combination of different ATL and BTL promotional methods a business uses, like advertising, direct marketing, and sales promotions.

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Distribution Channel

The path a product takes from manufacturer to consumer, involving intermediaries like wholesalers or retailers.

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Distribution/Place

Getting the right products to the right customers at the right time and place in the most efficient way.

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Customer Loyalty Schemes

Programs designed by firms to encourage customers to repeatedly purchase their products or services, often involving rewards or incentives.

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Brand Value

The premium customers are willing to pay for a well-known brand over a generic product with similar features.

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High Brand Value Advantages

Benefits of a strong brand reputation, including higher market share, ability to charge premium prices, and creating a barrier for new competitors.

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Packaging's Role in Marketing

Packaging can influence customer perceptions of a product and brand, protect the product, provide information, and even encourage impulse purchases.

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Sustainable Development Pillars

Three key factors influencing marketing decisions: economic, social, and environmental.

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Triple Bottom Line

A framework that emphasizes considering financial, social, and environmental impacts in business decisions.

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Operations' Impact on Sustainability

Manufacturing processes can have significant environmental impacts, making sustainability considerations particularly important in operations.

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Why Sustainability Matters

Decisions should not only consider financial goals but also the well-being of communities and the environment.

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Qualitative Market Research

Gathering non-numerical insights about opinions, behaviors, and perceptions. Think in-depth interviews and focus groups.

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Quantitative Market Research

Collecting numerical data from a large sample to measure trends and preferences. Example: Surveys with closed questions.

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Advantages of Qualitative Research

Provides rich and flexible information, explores motivations, is inexpensive and encourages diverse perspectives.

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Disadvantages of Qualitative Research

Small sample size may not reflect the whole population, time-consuming, requires skilled interviewers, and is prone to interviewer bias.

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Advantages of Quantitative Research

Easy to analyze due to numerical data, useful for measuring large-scale trends and preferences.

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Disadvantages of Quantitative Research

Less flexible than qualitative research due to fixed questions, may miss nuances and underlying reasons for responses.

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Quota Sampling

Selecting subjects from different market segments to create a representative sample based on specific characteristics.

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Public Relations (PR)

Activities a business uses to build and protect its brand image. Focuses on getting positive media coverage without paying directly for it.

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PR Examples

Examples include: interviews, launch parties for new products, donating to charities, and sponsoring events.

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Wholesaler

Businesses that buy large quantities of products from manufacturers and sell them in smaller units to retailers.

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Wholesaler Advantages

Benefits include: lower storage costs for retailers, smaller batch purchases, reduced transaction costs for the producer, and focus on distribution.

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Wholesaler Disadvantages

Risks include: manufacturer loses marketing control, potential for inconsistent product promotion, and dependence on retailers using them.

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Distributor

Specialized firms that trade products with only a few manufacturers. Often work with specific brands or industries.

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Agent

Negotiators who act on behalf of both buyers and sellers. They are not employed by the producer but charge a commission.

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Retailer Types

Retailers include: independent (small shops), multiple (with multiple outlets), and supermarkets (selling food and a broad range of products).

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Study Notes

Marketing Study Notes

  • Marketing is the management process of predicting, identifying, and meeting customer needs and wants profitably.
  • Market leadership is held by firms with the largest market share in a specific market.
  • Market orientation involves businesses focusing on what they can sell, rather than what they can make.
  • Market share is the percentage of total industry sales revenue a firm generates.
  • Market size is the magnitude of an industry measured by the value of sales revenue over a period of time.
  • Product orientation is an inward-looking approach that focuses on selling products a firm can make, not on customer needs.
  • Consumer profiles describe demographic and psychographic characteristics of consumers in different markets.
  • Differentiation is the act of distinguishing a business or its products from competitors.
  • Market segmentation is categorizing customers into groups with similar needs and wants for targeted marketing.
  • Convenience sampling uses readily available participants for ease of access.
  • Focus groups are small discussion groups used to gather insights into attitudes and behaviors.
  • Interviews involve in-depth discussions between an interviewer and interviewees.
  • Market analysis reveals characteristics and trends of a specific product or industry.
  • Market research discovers and anticipates customer needs through various methods.
  • Observations involve watching how people act and respond.
  • Population represents all potential customers in a market.
  • Primary market research gathers original data for specific purposes.
  • Qualitative market research collects opinions.
  • Quantitative market research collects measurable data.
  • Random sampling gives each member of the population an equal chance of selection.
  • A sample is a representative portion of the population used in research.
  • The marketing mix combines various elements crucial for successful marketing strategies.
  • Marketing plans are documents outlining objectives, targeting and strategies for a set period.
  • Mass marketing uses a single marketing strategy, while niche marketing targets a specific segment.
  • Brand recognition and high values lead to greater profitability and a larger market share.
  • Price skimming uses high initial prices and lowering later to maximize profit.
  • Cost-plus pricing adds fixed markup to cost to calculate prices.
  • Penetration pricing uses lower initial prices to increase sales and market share.
  • Psychological pricing uses numbers that seem lower (e.g., $9.99) to attract customers.
  • Distribution channels depict the methods used to get a product to the consumer.
  • Distributors are third-party organizations that handle product distribution.
  • Retailers are entities that sell products directly to consumers.
  • Wholesalers are intermediaries purchasing goods in bulk for resale.
  • Primary market research aims at specific purposes and utilizes various data collection methods (e.g., surveys, interviews, focus groups, observations).
  • Secondary market research is based on previously collected information;
  • It gathers from sources such as market analyses, academic publications, government reports, media articles, and the internet.
  • Qualitative market research involves non-numerical data, e.g., consumer opinions and feelings, which helps in understanding consumer behavior.

Aspects of Branding

  • Brand awareness is the extent to which a brand is familiar to consumers.
  • Brand development involves activities to increase brand awareness and market share.
  • Brand loyalty leads to repeat customers, higher prices and premium value.

Segmentation

  • Segmentation by psychographic factors considers interests, values, and lifestyle.
  • Segmentation by demographics considers factors like age, gender, and income.

Pricing Strategies

  • Cost-plus pricing involves adding a percentage or fixed amount to the cost of a product to determine the selling price.
  • Penetration pricing sets low prices to gain initial market share.
  • Price skimming starts with high prices and reduces them later for a product.
  • Psychological pricing involves using prices that seem lower, such as $9.99, to increase sales.
  • Loss-leader pricing is a strategy to attract customers using low-priced items, sometimes even below cost, to attract people to the store and possibly profit from other higher margin items.

Promotional Strategies

  • Informative promotion educates customers about products.
  • Persuasive promotion convinces customers to buy products.
  • Reminder promotion reminds customers of products.
  • Above-the-line promotion uses mass media like advertisements, while below-the-line promotion uses various other methods including sales promotions, sponsorships, branding and public relations.

Types of Intermediaries and Channels

  • Wholesalers buy products from manufacturers in bulk and sell to retailers.
  • Agents act on behalf of buyers and sellers, often for a commission.
  • Distributors are specialized firms handling products for manufacturers typically for niche products.
  • Retailers are businesses that sell products directly to consumers.
  • Types of retailers may include independent sellers, multiple retailers, supermarkets, or department stores.

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